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R.U.S.E may have been delayed but the anticipation is still high for it.

To see my other posts on R.U.S.E. click here.

In this new video we are talked through the game play….and it’s looking good.

Here’s an intersting Online Diary written by someone running an experiment to see if it’s possible to lose weight using Wii fit.

Click here to read Day 1

I’ve often wondered if devices and games like Wii Fitt can actually be used as a real tool or if it’s just a cash cow.

I do like the skiing games that use the Balance Board though.

I’ve found myself posting more and more technology and videogame news and articles on this blog, and as they are topics that really interest me I thought I would create a dedicated blog where I can write just about these subjects.

I’ve registered a Domain name: http://techplay-experience.com/ and created a blog there and my first task has been to install Google Analytics using the Google Integration Tool Kit.

I’ve been following the video game RUSE for a while, as it  takes the concepts behind table top war gaming and  integrates them into a computer and console video game.

There have been a number of videos released which show how the game play works in detail….and the game is looking superb.

This latest video shows how tactics play a big part of the game and how decoys can be used to gain the advantage of your enemy.

In this post I mentioned how RUSE was going to use the new Microsoft Surface technology to put a modern slant on table top war gaming.

The Trailer for the game really shows this use of technology to full effect, showing how hand movements are used to facilitate battles, by virtually pushing your troops forward they charge into battle.

This game is a really good example of how touch screens can be used to their potential.

RUSE is an forth coming multi format Real Time Strategy game, which goes back to the routes of the genre by replicating the mechanics of table top war Gaming.

In a technolical twist the game appears to be compatible with the soon to be release Microsoft Surface Interface where users interact with the computer through a touch screen table top.

The video below shows how well this form of control really integrates traditional Table Top War Gaming with technology.

One of the most loved computer game themes of all time is the Monkey Island Theme.

It perfectly sets the scene for a great adventure and helps define the famous atmosphere and game surroundings.

Memories!!!

In honour of speak like a pirate day, here’s a great video of the Monkey Island theme played by a rather good live band .